Do you remember when most Emmy award nominations went to the big 4 networks (ABC, NBC, CBS FOX)? I remember when Fox wasn’t even in the equation. Then cable TV shows got heavily recognized (Sopranos, Sex in the City). Now, the star of the 2013 Emmy Awards may be Netflix.
Netflix hit it big this morning when Emmy Award nominations were announced. One show, House of Cards, hit the jackpot! They ?won nods for best drama, best lead?actor in Kevin Spacey and best lead?actress in Robin Wright. It also received nods for outstanding directing, best casting, best cinematography, best editing, and best musical composition. Netflix comedy Arrested Development did well. They received nods for outstanding editing and music composition for a comedy, and Jason Bateman got a nomination for best lead actor in a comedy series. Keep in mind it’s only been five years since Internet shows were allowed to take part in the Emmy process.
This is huge for Netflix, and it’s viewers. I usually watch Netflix to keep up with shows that I miss or shows I want to watch again, and of course, movies. But for all these nominations for two shows is phenomenal. Now imagine if they win at least some of these awards, especially the big ones. This is a reason for tech lovers to watch this year’s show. If they win (and the competition isn’t that rigorous, you know what I’m saying?), I can see the tide turning. Maybe it already is. Can you see shows leaving mainstream TV and coming to Netflix like an exodus?